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Cybersecurity learning standards offer a new look at a consistent threat
New K-12 cybersecurity learning standards aim to build awareness and create a more diverse talent pipeline
Summer must! 5 ways to support struggling readers
Educators share advice on how to help struggling readers in the classroom, at home during summer.
How to prevent accidental plagiarism in an online world
Students write a lot, and the issue of plagiarism (or, at least, wrong paraphrasing) remains topical. As educators, what can you do to help students avoid the problem?
Is this increasingly popular teaching job the Uber for teachers?
Three educators share their experiences teaching English to Chinese students on their own schedules and from their own homes.
3 innovative communication tips for students with autism
Harvard, Children’s Hospital expert discusses how to provide Just In Time Communication to students with autism.
Breaking: Microsoft just made its biggest education investment in history
New summer STEM courses, technology released by Microsoft are designed to empower the students of today to create the world of tomorrow.
5 effective teaching tips for students with literacy challenges
Expert discusses teachers’ successful techniques in helping students with literacy challenges—including dyslexia.
3 easy ways to get students future ready
Expert recommends simple updates to regular classroom lessons to better prepare students for an uncertain future.
Infographic: How lower-income parents view classroom technology
Lower-income parents are responding to changes in classroom technology use.
Is the digital divide entirely different from what we think it is?
Interestingly, closing the digital divide within classrooms may have more to do with digital citizenship than hardware.
How an edtech innovation is giving performance assessments new life
Edtech innovation gives performance assessments a real chance thanks to replacing, not adding on.
3 ways new-to-online students can thrive with virtual learning
How can students best approach virtual learning if they never have before?
Infographic: Why mobile technology is hurting some students
Research examines the challenges of families who are "under-connected" when it comes to mobile-only internet access.
School sees massive literacy boost thanks to new assessment attitude
When it comes to student achievement, shifting mindsets from “what do we do?” to “we’ve got this!” makes a measurable difference.
This is what Gen Z-designed curriculum looks like for the future
Cross-curricular lessons help Generation Z develop the problem-solving skills they will need in an ever-changing world for tomorrow’s jobs.
Infographic: The ed-tech challenges faced by immigrant students
A new survey reveals that certain parental groups prioritize education-related technology purchases over other purchases
5 reasons why blended learning programs fail-and how to save them
Whether it’s botched rollouts or general apathy that kills a blended learning initiative, many telling signs can be identified.
Greatest lesson: Teacher buy-in is overrated
While consensus and collaborative decision-making is important, waiting for full teacher buy-in can also be paralyzing to innovation.
5 technologies to avoid in the classroom-and what to use instead
In a technology-dependent education culture, are there some technologies to avoid? And if so, why, and what are better alternatives?
7 ways edtech boosts student confidence in the classroom
From reviewing questions in groups to personal avatars for shy students, these edtech-enabled actions can boost student confidence in learning.
What does assessment without testing look like?
3 educators share their preferred methods of alternative assessments.
5 school areas that desperately need student voices
Too often schools make decisions on student learning without consulting actual students. Here’s how to change this antiquated practice.
The 3 biggest Twitter problems for teachers—and how to overcome them
In the digital age, teacher discomfort in using some social media can have a direct effect on students’ digital literacy skills. Here are some solutions.
How school districts are leveraging Twitter to become rock stars
In a climate where Twitter is the center of so many tempestuous news stories, schools should be turning to the social media giant now more than ever—here’s why.
Teachers: Online learning goes 2.0 with new technology
Khan Academy-style tutorials go 2.0, humanizing online learning thanks to the LightBoard.
How I use Skype to prevent school violence
How peer mentoring through face-to-face and video technologies could better support school violence prevention than more traditional approaches.
District sees massive STEM gains with VR
Introducing a virtual world to the students of Nassau County has led to interest in STEM careers, engagement.
11 online tools & apps for dyslexic students
How teaching tools and apps can make learning a lot more enjoyable for dyslexic students.
The must-have elements of teacher-loved PD
Expert explains how the most effective teacher PD occurs when teachers’ skills are recognized and put to good use.
Teachers and IT: How to keep kids safe on Chromebooks
Tips on keeping students safe off-campus while helping them learn on their school-issued Chromebooks.
Are online preschools signaling the future of education?
Do online preschools offer the same learning benefits to children and cost savings to family budgets that online ed claims to offer for older learners?
USA Today: Students need to know this for media literacy
Education reporter for USA Today gives teachers a crash course in media literacy during a time of shifting journalism trends.
Considering OER? Here’s what you need to know
As OER become more mainstream, here are some tips for integration.
A new technology is fundamentally changing learning–here’s how
Find out how blended reality is leapfrogging today’s classroom technology to transform learning.
Teacher-loved upcoming conference has incredible number of registrants
Collaboration, innovation-focused CUE conference likened to the Star Wars convention for teachers and administrators.
4 good computer habits every teacher should have
Good computer habits in the digital age can help teachers with not just productivity and student achievement, but with health, too.
Virtual inclusion helps this district commit to all students–no matter what
The eSchool Media and Xirrus Innovate to Educate Grand Prize Winner offers lessons learned from a virtual inclusion pilot
The key to deep learning? Listen more, risk more, learn more
Raising student test scores and personal achievement starts with "unteaching mistakes" and peer collaboration.
The 5 top priority classroom practices
